Meet the CCA Staff

The dedicated, full-time staff at the California Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) proudly serves California ranchers by sharing their voice at the state capitol and regulatory agencies throughout the state as well as on federal issues in Washington, D.C. Ranching is a round-the-clock job, and the CCA staff works hard to have California cattlemen and women’s backs while they are busy running their family ranching operations.

CCA’s staff is not only educated and poised to go to bat for ranchers each day, but passionate about preserving the western way of life for years to come. To reach any of the staff below, you may contact them by e-mail, or call (916) 444-0845 to reach them at the office in Sacramento.

Meet the CCA Staff

The dedicated, full-time staff at the California Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) proudly serves California ranchers by sharing their voice at the state capitol and regulatory agencies throughout the state as well as on federal issues in Washington, D.C. Ranching is a round-the-clock job, and the CCA staff works hard to have California cattlemen and women’s backs while they are busy running their family ranching operations.

CCA’s staff is not only educated and poised to go to bat for ranchers each day, but passionate about preserving the western way of life for years to come. To reach any of the staff below, you may contact them by e-mail, or call (916) 444-0845 to reach them at the office in Sacramento.

BILLY GATLINExecutive Vice President

Billy Gatlin, CCA Executive Vice President, is native of Merced County. Billy came to the association with over a decade of experience at the California State Capitol.Learn more about Billy.

KIRK WILBURDirector of Government Affairs

Kirk works closely with Justin, to tackle issues in the legislature and in California’s regulatory agencies. He was born and raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho, in a family rooted in Idaho’s “famous potato” industry.Learn more about Kirk.

JUSTIN OLDFIELDVice President, Government Affairs

The well-rounded agriculture experience that Justin adds to CCA is vital to the cattle industry, as his job provides members a clear voice in local, state and regulatory affairs.Learn more about Justin.

JENNA CHANDLERDirector of Communication

Jenna serves as CCA’s Director of Communications and also assists with the Foothill Abortion vaccine trial. Growing up on a horse ranch in Lincoln, CA, Jenna developed a love for watching things grow.Learn more about Jenna.

LISA BRENDLENDirector of Finance and Member Services

Lisa’s role is to set budget goals, track the association’s expenses and income and assist other CCA staff in their ongoing efforts to promote and protect California’s beef producers.Learn more about Lisa.

KATIE ROBERTIAdministrative Assistant

Katie was raised on her family’s hay and cattle ranch in the Sierra Valley. Growing up involved with CCA, Katie gained an appreciation for the work CCA does to keep cattle ranchers ranching in California.Learn more about Katie.